We are pleased to announce we will be opening for the legendary ‘Helmet’ next Saturday December 21st at Auckland’s Galatos. This band is a major influence for us, we grew up listening to albums like Meantime and Betty and it is a real privilege to be sharing the stage with them next weekend. Get your tickets here. In other news the mixing stage of our debut album is well under way, we will be aiming for a release early next year if all goes to plan. Cheers, Mothra.
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RIP Chi Cheng.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Chi Cheng, original bassist and founding member of the Deftones. He has no doubt helped to influence countless bands like ourselves since the Deftones began. Farewell Chi, our thoughts go out to your family and friends. Much respect. Mothra.
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Mothra band last minute show announcement, and more updates…
Late notice but we’ll be opening for the Heavy Metal Ninjas and New Way Home at Auckland’s Kings Arms tonight, as part of their nationwide tour. We are stoked to be sharing the stage with both these bands. Doors are at 8pm, we’ll hit the stage at 9.
If you can’t make this one be sure to check out our show on the 24th of August with Cobra Khan and Cripple Mr Onion, also at the Kings Arms. If all goes to plan we’ll have a full blown projector running for the first time with imagery from Shaun Leyden, the creator of our debut video ‘The Beginning‘. A new limited run of ‘gas mask’ merch will also be available.
Here is a link to the latest blog post by Aaron Harris which features our debut video amongst other news regarding his new band Palms, the Deftones, Melvins, and other bands he is mixing. http://aaronharris-audio.com/2012/08/02/palms-melvins-deftones-and-more/
And finally, a shot of James laying down some chops.
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Mothra band debut video clip for ‘The Beginning’.
Here it is, our debut music video for ‘The Beginning’. This clip was shot in 4 different countries by our good friend Shaun Leyden. You can check out more of his epic work at mintamatics.com. The track was mixed by Aaron Harris, a member of one of our favourite and most inspiring bands ISIS. We would like to extend an enormous hand of gratitude to both Shaun and Aaron for their exceptional work. We can’t thank you guys enough.
Cheers also to: Rob Christie, Tom Anderson, Lance Powell, Rhamsey, Joost, Rob, Robin, Rene, Jip, Boyd Thwaites, Jamie Whitehouse, Andy Lagan, Billy Goddard, Luke Bradshaw, Mark Howden, and everyone else who helped make this happen.
Some scenes may disturb, viewer discretion is advised.
Crank it…
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Mothra band Easter show this weekend!
If you are sticking around Auckland this Easter Saturday come and check out our set with guests Roache and Brigada. It’s going to go off! 1st band on at 9.
http://www.facebook.com/events/263896153693153/
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Mothra band debut video preview (raw snapshots)
These are some raw low resolution snapshots from our debut video which we are putting the final touches on, filmed in 4 different countries. It will be released very shortly. Plans for another video are already in progress. The man behind this masterpiece is our good friend and Mothra counterpart ‘Shaun Leyden’. You can find him at www.mintamatics.com
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Mothra band easter show coming up!
Hey folks we’ll be playing a show on Saturday April 7th at the Thirsty Dog, Auckland. Also on the bill are Roache, and a debut set from hardcore punk band Brigada. Here’s the event link. Support the cause!
http://www.facebook.com/events/263896153693153/
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Mothra band single to be aired on 95bfm tonight!
Tune in to 95bfm’s Hard Fast and Heavy show tonight at 11pm (New Zealand time) http://www.95bfm.com/ and hear the mastered song for our up coming video. We will release this track as soon as the video is wrapped up, and a few more before the album is complete!
You can stream bfm from anywhere in the world no problemo!
February 27, 2012 · 7:51 am
Mothra band update.
Wicked show last night. Great turn out, one of our best yet. A big thanks to Rule of Thieves, UU. and Big Punch for delivering killer sets. And of course everyone who attended and made it happen. More dates will no doubt emerge soon. Our visuals guy ‘Shaun Leyden’ from mintamatics is putting the final touches on the video. Album progress is ticking along slowly but surely. We also have a new run of hand printed merch in stock, head over to…
http://mothrasound.bandcamp.com/ and grab one while you can! 
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